SD638. James Graham-Clarke to Samuel Moulton-Barrett (uncle)
Published in The Brownings’ Correspondence, 2, 354 (in part).
Fenham
20th Decr 1827.–
My dear Sam,
I cannot allow the Kingston to Sail without assuring you, how distress’d I felt, at not seeing you previous to your departure from London; I had resolv’d upon going to London, when my beloved Mother was taken ill, which prevented me– I am happy to say my Sisters are recovering from the irreperable loss, we have sustain’d, poor Bell is yet in deep & distressing Grief, but we must trust to Time & change of scene for it’s alleviation. My Sister Charlotte has lately been confin’d, & from her weak state of health, it has not been thought prudent to acquaint her with the death of my Mother; God grant her strength of both Body & Mind to endure the afflicting truth.– Bell & I still remain at Fenham, Circumstances have render’d the place dear to Me, & I cannot make up my mind to leave it, altho’ it is rather too large– We purpose going into Herefordshire shortly, & from thence to Ireland, poor Mary has been badly annoy’d by Rheumatism, & is still a very great Invalid.– I had hoped, my dear Sam, to have had some conversation with you upon Business, (for that abominable word will intrude itself sometimes) before you left London, & to have assur’d you, how sincerely happy I would be, could you point out to Me, how I could be of service to, or meet your wishes in any way. I never have a hint from RB. of what is passing respecting your disturbing Business, indeed he treats me very undeservedly– I had only 120 hhds of Sugar on the Kingston last year, so that then came home 100 Casks short to my <ser>ious loss– What to do about these Proper<ties I> know not, my only remedy is to close the <…> but that cannot be done as yet, the Trustees being Parties to the Suit– I shall be in London soon & see Messrs Palmer & Williams, in the meantime, pray give me your advice & tell me how I can serve you in any way– I hope Jackson will deliver your Box safe– Pray remember me most kindly to Mrs Barrett, & with the united remembrances of all here. Believe me,
Ever truly your’s
J. Graham Clarke
do let me hear from you by next mail.
Address, on integral page: S. M. Barrett Esqre / Cinnamon Hill / Jamaica.
Publication: None traced.
Manuscript: Eton College Library.
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